Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff
The RS1 SUV and other Rivian vehicles have been met with rave reviews by consumers. CONTRIBUTED
Following a Jan. 2 ruling by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen A. Bradley that dismissed a lawsuit that could have halted development for an electric vehicle manufacturing plant for Rivian, the plaintiffs have appealed.
The property is known as Stanton Springs North along I-20 and includes parts of Morgan and Walton counties, but the size of the project –a $5 billon investment with a reported…
